You've got to keep it simple. A new study from the folks at Retrevo shows that consumers are confused and ill-informed about 4G support. The study found that one-third of iPhone owners think they have 4G (they don't). The post speculates that the "4" in the iPhone 4's name might be confusing them. The study also found that many Android and BlackBerry owners make the same mistake. RIM doesn't currently offer a 4G phone, but 24 percent of BlackBerry owners think they have one.

Retrevo learned that many consumers are under the impression that the improved performance of 4G isn't worth the cost. While Apple hasn't announced whether or not the next iPhone will have 4G support (the rumors say Apple won't include it until 2012), Retrevo found that 61 percent of iPhone owners don't care and will buy one regardless. For more, read the Retrevo blog post.

Troy Dreier is a technology writer and editor based in Jersey City, NJ. He’s the editor of OnlineVideo.net, senior associate editor for StreamingMedia.com, and a former staff editor for PC Magazine. He’s @tdreier on Twitter.
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